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November Writing Update

On Saturday I
attended the monthly writing group. I have to confess, I was nervous about
comments I might receive about my short story, Strike. However, I was pleasantly surprised that all comments were
very positive and supportive. I had been hoping for constructive criticism; suggestions
on how to improve my work before approaching literary magazines. I recently had
the novel accepted by Kerouac’s Dog
magazine, but have not been able to get hold of them and it appears they may no
longer be running. So I find myself back to the drawing board. The group
suggested other magazines I might try, so I am grateful for that.

I have also
begun the Nanowrimo poject - National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write
50000 words in a month. This has given me a deadline; a focus. I have signed up,
but so far have not got very far so we will see how that goes.

I have also
begun editing my novel following the editor’s advice. So progress is being made
slowly! Happy November.

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